Games and amd dual cores

Tommy the commie · 25-02-2006, 02:37 PM

Anybody know of an any problems games have with amd's dual core processor range. Dont want to get one and find that i cant play stuff i used to.

Matt555 · 25-02-2006, 09:40 AM

I haven't heard of any games having problems as most games will only use one core, only games written to utilise both cores will use the power of both cores.

Tommy the commie · 25-02-2006, 09:48 AM

So on subject of games it would probably be best to spend the money on a better single core amd 64 chip?
Are there any games out yet that can utilize the two cores?

Matt555 · 25-02-2006, 09:53 AM

It depends, if you think you do a lot of multi-tasking then a dual core chip would be a smart move, they still perform very well in games, but if you want every last fps you can get then a single core chip performs better. There may be games written to take advantage of the two cores but I'm honestly not too sure if there are/what they are as I'm not really a gamer.

Big B · 25-02-2006, 09:54 AM

There's been some suggestions that Quake 4 can, and Quake 3 could use 2 CPU's (which has been around for a long time and applies to the dual-cores), but the performance equals jack. Now, if you're interested in doing video editing and heavy photo editing, then, yes, a dual-core chip would be a great buy. However, if this is strictly a frag box, then no, a dual core isn't your best investment.

Tommy the commie · 25-02-2006, 09:55 AM

Excellent. feel the clarity lol

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Tommy the commie Geek Trainee Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 26 Male Posts: 22 My Mood: Cynical Status: Offline My Computer	Games and amd dual cores Anybody know of an any problems games have with amd's dual core processor range. Dont want to get one and find that i cant play stuff i used to.

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Matt555 iMod Join Date: May 2005 Age: 22 Male Posts: 3,844 Times Helpful: 238 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	I haven't heard of any games having problems as most games will only use one core, only games written to utilise both cores will use the power of both cores. __________________

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Matt555 iMod Join Date: May 2005 Age: 22 Male Posts: 3,844 Times Helpful: 238 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	It depends, if you think you do a lot of multi-tasking then a dual core chip would be a smart move, they still perform very well in games, but if you want every last fps you can get then a single core chip performs better. There may be games written to take advantage of the two cores but I'm honestly not too sure if there are/what they are as I'm not really a gamer. __________________

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Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 29 Male Posts: 9,721 Times Helpful: 594 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	There's been some suggestions that Quake 4 can, and Quake 3 could use 2 CPU's (which has been around for a long time and applies to the dual-cores), but the performance equals jack. Now, if you're interested in doing video editing and heavy photo editing, then, yes, a dual-core chip would be a great buy. However, if this is strictly a frag box, then no, a dual core isn't your best investment. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team

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Tommy the commie Geek Trainee Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 26 Male Posts: 22 My Mood: Cynical Status: Offline My Computer	So on subject of games it would probably be best to spend the money on a better single core amd 64 chip? Are there any games out yet that can utilize the two cores?

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Tommy the commie Geek Trainee Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 26 Male Posts: 22 My Mood: Cynical Status: Offline My Computer	Excellent. feel the clarity lol

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